Ukraine’s navy said six Ukrainian seamen were wounded when Russian coast guard vessels opened fire on three Ukrainian ships near the Kerch Strait and then seized them late Sunday. The two nations blame each other. Video shown on Russian TV shows two ships colliding. (Nov. 26)
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Migrants try fence breach, US agents fire tear gas
U.S. border agents in San Diego fired tear gas on hundreds of migrants protesting on the Mexican side of the border on Sunday after some of them attempted to get through the fencing and wire separating the two countries. (Nov. 26)
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Today in History for November 26th
China enters Korean War; Nazis force half a million Jews into walled ghetto; Nixon’s secretary tries to explain gap on Watergate tapes; ‘Casablanca’ premieres at Hollywood Theater; Tina Turner is born. (Nov. 26)
Dolce&Gabbana backlash continues with parody video
A couple living in China created a parody video of the recent Dolce&Gabbana promotional ads seen as culturally insensitive to one of the world’s largest markets for luxury goods. (Nov. 26)
Mars lander makes touchdown
The InSight mission, which hopes to begin a two-year study of Mars’ deep interior, is nearing the end of a nearly seven-month journey from California.
AP Top Stories November 25 P
Here are the top stories for Sunday, November 25th: A Brexit deal is sealed; Snow snarls post-Thanksgiving travel; An Alabama family demands an apology from police; A glow stick world record is smashed.
‘Rush to judgment’: Family demands justice after officer kills black man at Alabama mall
The parents of a black man killed by a police officer following a shooting at an Alabama mall are demanding justice for their son.
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith attended segregational school, praised Confederates in legislation: reports
Mississippi Republican Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith attended a segregation academy in high school and praised a Confederate soldier’s attempts to “defend his homeland,” according to reports.
Black Friday gun checks down 10 percent after 2017 broke records
The number of background checks runby the FBI for firearm purchases this Black Friday saw a 10 percent drop after last year’s shoppingday set a new single-day record.
Today in History for November 25th
Highlights of this day in history: President John F. Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington; New details emerge about Iran-Contra affair; British forces leave New York; Elian Gonzalez rescued off Florida coast; Baseball’s Joe DiMaggio born. (Nov. 25)